Micheál Martin

All of our news, analysis and features on Fianna Fáil leader and former taoiseach Micheál Martin

Do the latest Covid-19 restrictions mean your office will stay shut?

Smart Money: Will working from home remain the norm?

By Cliff TaylorThu Aug 20 2020 - 12:22

Alcohol selling for ‘pocket money prices’, says lobby group

Call for price control as male low-risk limit available for just €7.65

By Conor PopeThu Aug 20 2020 - 01:00

New Covid restrictions: How do they compare with NPHET’s advice?

Some harsher recommendations have been ‘softened’ following fractious Cabinet briefing

By Jack Horgan-JonesTue Aug 18 2020 - 22:41

Coronavirus: Hotels fear loss of ‘golden market’ following new advice

Hospitality industry facing ‘really long winter’ as over-70s told to reconsider staycations

By Jack PowerTue Aug 18 2020 - 21:46

The Irish Times view on Anglo-Irish relations: The goodwill must endure

Good relationship that developed in recent decades underpinned efforts to get over Border challenges

Fri Aug 14 2020 - 00:52

Arrivals into North from France and Netherlands must quarantine from Saturday

Minister accepts move will cause ‘upset’ as UK changes criteria over rise in Covid-19 cases

Fri Aug 14 2020 - 00:09

Emollient Micheál Martin hears baby talk from Boris Johnson

Partition’s failure or otherwise dealt with deftly as Taoiseach recalls history teaching

By Gerry MoriartyThu Aug 13 2020 - 20:28

Taoiseach says ‘landing zone’ exists for trade deal between EU and UK

Micheál Martin warns of challenging times ahead as he meets Boris Johnson

By Gerry MoriartyThu Aug 13 2020 - 16:17

Brendan Halligan’s funeral recalls a ‘true Dub’, an Irishman and a European

Former Labour Party TD, Senator and general secretary also led state companies and agencies

By Patsy McGarryThu Aug 13 2020 - 15:41

Boris Johnson to meet Taoiseach during Northern Ireland visit

British PM to announce two new groups to mark next year’s centenary of creation of the North

By Gerry MoriartyWed Aug 12 2020 - 22:30

Scouting Ireland to hire third safeguarding manager in three years

Youth organisation’s current safeguarding manager retiring after a year in the role

By Jack PowerMon Aug 10 2020 - 16:56

Harry McGee: We are seeing the return of Straight-Talking Leo

In recent weeks there have been Government announcements, and then there have been Varadkar announcements

By Harry McGeeSat Aug 08 2020 - 01:00

Tributes to John Hume flood in from Irish and international politicians

‘He taught us that it is better to live for Ireland than to die for Ireland,’ says Eastwood

By Gerry MoriartyTue Aug 04 2020 - 02:22

Miriam Lord’s end of term awards: From worst slogan to best pecs

Things can only get better for Taoiseach Micheál Martin as he turns 60 today

By Miriam LordSat Aug 01 2020 - 02:00

MacSharry’s public servants critique fails to resonate with Taoiseach

Siptu urges FF Sligo-Leitrim TD to recant ‘lying on the couch watching box sets’ remark

By Shauna Bowers, Jennifer Bray and Marie O'HalloranFri Jul 31 2020 - 16:24

‘Huge anger’ as public servants and Fianna Fáil react to Marc MacSharry ‘box sets’ remark

TD repeats claims and slams ‘mediocrity dressed up as efficiency’

By Shauna Bowers, Brian Hutton and Jennifer BrayThu Jul 30 2020 - 14:40

Ireland isn’t really a Utopia. It’s just our neighbour is a gurning claptrapocracy

Seeking flattery from abroad is one of Ireland’s most crippling, shameful addictions

By Séamas O’ReillyThu Jul 30 2020 - 12:39

Coveney given car because of frequent visits to Belfast

Previous government argued for Coveney to keep State car

By Jack Horgan-Jones, Jennifer Bray and Marie O'HalloranThu Jul 30 2020 - 05:53

Covid-19: It's time to test those arriving at our airports

Cantillon: Move would give tourism sector some hope

Thu Jul 30 2020 - 05:53

Taoiseach urged to rebuke colleague over ‘lazy’ public servants claim

Sinn Féin TD says Marc MacSharry’s remarks were ‘wrong, offensive and divisive’

By Marie O'HalloranWed Jul 29 2020 - 20:25

Miriam Lord: Coalition waiving, not drowning as pay storm rages

Government bumbles on as risible sacrifice fails to rescue flagging fortunes

By Miriam LordTue Jul 28 2020 - 22:43

Coveney retained €200,000 State car and Garda drivers without Cabinet approval

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says in the Dáil there is ‘security dimension’ to decision

By Marie O'HalloranTue Jul 28 2020 - 18:32

Preparing for the return to school: focus will be on doing the basics

‘There isn’t a principal or a teacher who wouldn’t love to go back to the way it was’

By Anne LuceyMon Jul 27 2020 - 03:19

Q&A: What sort of measures will support schools reopening?

School aid package worth hundreds of millions of euro to be unveiled on Monday

By Carl O'BrienSat Jul 25 2020 - 02:27

It would be terrible if Staycation Nation turned into Rip-off Ireland

A week in Kerry is no longer the frugal choice of the bucket-and-spade brigade

By Jennifer O'ConnellSat Jul 25 2020 - 01:00

Up to retailers to decide how to use VAT cut, Varadkar says

Tánaiste says tax rebate is aimed at getting consumers to ‘liberate savings’ and get people back to work

By Vivienne ClarkeFri Jul 24 2020 - 12:09

EU elbows, silver surges and the patience of a Brexit negotiator

Planet Business: Let’s not get going

By Laura SlatteryFri Jul 24 2020 - 05:37

Government’s €7bn stimulus plan delayed due to EU leaders’ talks

Ministers and officials continue to put final touches to ‘July jobs’ plan expected later this week

By Jack Horgan-JonesTue Jul 21 2020 - 01:00

Coronavirus: Publication of ‘green list’ countries to be delayed

Cabinet meeting on Monday cancelled as Taoiseach remains in Brussels at EU summit

By Jack PowerSun Jul 19 2020 - 22:15

EU summit stalls amid ‘heated’ debate and recriminations

European leaders are locked in intense talks on €750bn Covid-19 recovery fund

By Naomi O'LearySat Jul 18 2020 - 22:07

Former Debenhams workers call for action as they protest across Ireland

Ex-staff mark 100th day of redundancy dispute amid liquidation of business’s Irish arm

Sat Jul 18 2020 - 17:09

Barry Cowen suggests future Cabinet return, says FF has ‘come through bigger events’

TD who was sacked as minister for agriculture says he has not spoken with Martin since Tuesday

By Brian HuttonSat Jul 18 2020 - 13:09

Micheál Martin has bigger problems than grumpy backbenchers

FF leader faces three significant issues: second Covid-19 wave, US presidential election and Brexit

By Pat LeahySat Jul 18 2020 - 01:00

Week is a long time in politics for Micheál Martin

Cowen affair may mean as many as one-third of party TDs no longer support the Taoiseach

By Harry McGeeFri Jul 17 2020 - 17:14

Wexford urges Croke Park to intervene with Government on crowd sizes

County had plans to allow 800 people attend matches using pod system

By Seán MoranFri Jul 17 2020 - 06:00

Stephen Collins: Micheál Martin brought political chaos on his own head

Fianna Fáil leader must take advantage of the Apple tax decision to reboot as Taoiseach

By Stephen CollinsFri Jul 17 2020 - 01:00

Diarmaid Ferriter: What Micheál Martin can learn from Seán Lemass

FF founding father’s observations on leadership and political psychology are still relevant

By Diarmaid FerriterFri Jul 17 2020 - 01:00

North-South Ministerial Council meeting results from Taoiseach trip

Micheál Martin makes first visit to Northern Ireland since his appointment

By Gerry MoriartyThu Jul 16 2020 - 20:54

Martin to meet leaders in North for first time as Taoiseach

Fianna Fáil leader will seek to promote ‘practical’ co-operation during delayed visit

By Freya McClementsThu Jul 16 2020 - 02:13

‘Micheál Martin has a number of very significant enemies in Fianna Fáil’

The Irish Times political team discuss the sacking of Barry Cowen, at an Inside Politics event

By Patrick FreyneWed Jul 15 2020 - 22:09

‘It’s a disgrace’: Clara reacts to the sacking of Barry Cowen

Co Offaly town expresses disappointment at removal of local Fianna Fáil TD from Cabinet

By Vivienne ClarkeWed Jul 15 2020 - 22:03

Fianna Fáil backbenchers view Barry Cowen sacking as ‘inevitable’

New Government ‘could not have had a worse first few weeks’, says FF deputy

By Jack PowerWed Jul 15 2020 - 17:20

After only three weeks, Micheál Martin has created powerful enemies who will come back to haunt him

Government and Fianna Fáil have suffered political damage from Barry Cowen sacking

By Pat LeahyWed Jul 15 2020 - 13:08

Taoiseach dramatically sacks Barry Cowen as minister over drink-driving controversy

TD ‘surprised and disappointed’; move comes amid continuing controversy over drink driving ban

By Marie O'Halloran and Harry McGeeWed Jul 15 2020 - 11:47

A new Ireland of equals needs to be more than a slogan

A plan is needed as many unionists become increasingly disillusioned with Westminster

By Denzil McDanielWed Jul 15 2020 - 05:00

‘Holy trinity of taoisigh’ to have up to 17 advisers, Dáil hears

Martin suggests he will bring legislation to allow three junior ministers extra €16,000

By Marie O'HalloranTue Jul 14 2020 - 20:31

Disease expert says jailing tourists who breach quarantine would send clear message

Clare company which offers tours cancels booking made by US tourists unaware of need to quarantine

By Sean McCárthaighMon Jul 13 2020 - 02:50

Taoiseach warns against being ‘overly judgemental’ of SF funeral attendance

Martin does not want anger over Bobby Storey funeral to undermine North’s institutions

By Freya McClementsSun Jul 12 2020 - 14:00

The things the Taoiseach doesn’t talk about in public

Ballooning budget deficit lurks in background of every decision facing Government

By Pat LeahySun Jul 12 2020 - 06:00

Michael Collins’ grandniece welcomes decision to leave portrait in Taoiseach’s office

Nora Owen says having Collins and De Valera together is appropriate symbol of new deal

By Barry RocheSat Jul 11 2020 - 08:05

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